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Aims

All Economics MSc core modules require that students are familiar with basic quantitative techniques. Introductory Mathematics and Statistics aims to provide you with necessary mathematical and statistical skills to complete these modules.

Learning outcomes

Students should have an understanding of fundamental concepts in mathematics and statistics relevant to the other core modules and be able to apply these concepts to economics.

Contents

Introductory Maths and Statistics will cover the following topics:

Matrix algebra;

Introductory statistics;

Multivariate calculus and constrained optimisation;

Differential and difference equations

Pre-requisites

A sound understanding of algebra and single-variable calculus. Familiarity with basic linear algebra and statistics as well.